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Description: The American Staffordshire Terrier is stoic and reliable. Powerful looking, well-protective instinct should make strangers beware, yet with their own family they are devoted, gentle and loving. The American Staffordshire Terrier should never be confused with the Pit Bull Terrier. They are courageous and a tenacious fighter if provoked. Training can be a challenge because of their pushy yet sensitive character. Their natural temperament towards people is gentle and loving, unfortunately some have been improperly handled giving the American Staffordshire Terrier a bad rap. american staffordshire terrier

Height: 17 - 19 inches
Weight: 40 - 50 lbs.

Colors: Red, fawn, white, black or blue, with white, any shade of brindle
Coat: Smooth, short and dense.

Temperament: The American Staffordshire Terrier is intelligent, determined, tough, devoted.
With Children: Yes, if raised with as a puppy.
With Pets: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a high prey drive and may be aggressive to cats, rabbits and other household pets.
Special Skills: The American Staffordshire Terrier is a good watchdog and family pet.

Watch-dog: Very High
Guard-dog: Very High

Care and Training: Minimal grooming of the American Staffordshire Terrier coat. Dry shampoo or bathe only when necessary. Rubbing their coat will make it gleam. Regular daily exercise is necessary. Special training is needed because of their nature. Quick to learn but needs an assertive regiment.
Learning Rate: High, Obedience - Low, Problem Solving - Low

Activity: High
Living Environment: A home with a fenced yard or kennel is essential. The American Staffordshire Terrier is not a breed for the placate or the overbearing personalities. The American Staffordshire Terrier adapts well to both urban and country living.

Health Issues: Prone to hives caused by stress or insect bites and hip dysplasia

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years
Litter Size:
5 - 10

Country of Origin: USA
History: Recently recognized as a distinct breed, the American Staffordshire Terrier descends from the fighting pits of England and America. A variety of breeds were used to develop the "Amstaff" including the Bull Terrier, the Old English White Terrier, the Black and Tan, the Bulldog, the Mastiff, the Pointer, the Dalmatian and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Their name was changed from the Staffordshire Terrier to the American Staffordshire Terrier in 1972.

First Registered by the AKC: 1936
AKC Group: Terrier
Class: Terrier
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 3), KC (GB), UKC

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